Michael,
For the most part I believe we both see eye to eye on this ethical argument. I don't think that Kohn was implying to completely eliminate all praise, because after all we as parents are the first and last teachers of our children. I just read more into the reasoning to not praise for everything. After all, I think that he as a parent is just as vulnerable as we are, which makes the appeal of pathos come into play. Maybe his reward or praise structure is more based on having a conversation with your child, rather than to automatically jump up and praise them for the more simple tasks, regardless of the reason. I can see how as a parent sometimes this is really difficult. Haven't we all been there? This article seems like it could be construed as a guideline or tutorial that could assist any parent who is struggling with a child that needs that guidance.
This argument as you infer is loaded with logos, pathos, and ethos. I am a parent and while all of these appeals reach out to me in different ways, the reality is that we are the teachers of our children and we must find that medium that teaches them to be prepared for both the social and emotional deterrents in life. Kohn seems to make that his mission statement.
Great blog response!
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